Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Critical Care Night Shift

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent medical institution in Houston, Texas, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for the Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division. This role includes managing patients in surgical ICUs, performing assessments, and documenting care in the EPIC system. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and current Texas Physician Assistant license. No prior experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for new graduates seeking to make impactful contributions in critical care.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization.
• Current license as a Physician Assistant in Texas and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Aufgaben

• Manage patients in surgical ICU from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM.
• Perform detailed history and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Patient management in surgical ICU

Diagnostic procedures interpretation

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

The Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Division in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider to provide high quality critical care services under the direction of a physician at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Candidate will be expected to provide clinical excellence and scholarly enthusiasm. The provider will have direct patient care responsibilities. The selected candidate will be appointed as a faculty Instructor and be eligible for full faculty benefits.

Job Duties

• Management of patients in the surgical ICU or thoracic surgical ICU at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. This will include a variety of general surgery, transplant, vascular, cardiothoracic and general thoracic patients.
• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations
• Formulate assessments and plans and evaluate the patient response to care
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and MR and CT imaging
• Place central lines and midlines
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EPIC electronic medical record system
• Provide guidance and work direction to support staff, including, but not limited to nurses, medical assistants, and unit managers
• Communicate with physicians, patients, and the family members of patients concerning patient care
• Give direction and support to PA/NP students, medical students, and/or residents assigned to the service
• Promote a positive work environment with a team-based approach through supportive and respectful interactions with peers, staff, learners, and faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Board certification by appropriate certifying organization
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• No experience required

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Legal Statement

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.